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Laredo Lonches (Mexican-Style Cheesesteaks)

These deliciously addictive sandwiches are popular offerings from food vendors in Mexico. In this recipe, lonches are filled with tender steak and melty cotija cheese and topped with veggies—a perfect Cinco de Mayo treat for any fiesta.

Ingredients: For the steak

1 pound flank steak

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 bolillo-style rolls

Ingredients: For the toppings

½ cup cotija cheese, shredded or crumbled

½ cup red onions, peeled and minced

¾ cup shredded lettuce

½ cup tomatoes, diced

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, peeled and sliced

1 jalapeño, sliced

2 radishes, thinly sliced

2 limes, cut into wedges

Hot sauce

Mayonnaise

Instructions:

Rub flank steak with salt, cumin, and garlic, onion, and chili powders. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil begins to smoke, sear steak for 2 minutes and then flip for another 2 minutes or until slightly charred.

Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Reduce temperature to low. Using the same pan with all the drippings, toast the rolls, flipping once, until golden brown and toasty.

Tip: Spice up this sandwich as much or as little as you like. If you cannot find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a decent substitute. If you cannot find bolillo-style rolls, a good brioche torpedo roll will work very well. This sandwich is all about the toppings—add as many or as little as you want!

Try out this Mexican-style cheesesteak, and be sure to post a photo of your creation on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ALMbites.